Previous day Most of the day will be spent travelling by train and ferry. As I prepare to leave the house, I clumsily step on my backpack hip belt buckle and snap a piece off, so now it can’t be […]
Day 127: Ardrossan to Kildonan Read More »
Apparently it’s hotter than the Sahara Desert down south. I don’t think Ayrshire got the message. Prestwick is cold, grey, wet, and windy, with the beach offering no shelter. A slight detour through Royal Troon golf course offers a little
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Maisie appears to tell me it’s time to get up. A woodland track should take me back to the sea, but the path becomes progressively more overgrown until I’m wading through chest high ferns, finding myself at the edge of
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The bus from Stranraer only runs every two hours and I’ve a long hike today, so make sure to catch the first bus. Less than a mile out of town, it shudders to a halt. “First time in 30 years”
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The dawn chorus wakes me around 4am. I have the luxury of a light pack today as I’m camping here for two nights. The Loch Ryan Coastal Path is easy to follow to the new ferry port at Cairnryan. Stranraer
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Hiking round the north of The Rhins is a challenge. The coastal path is still under development, so most walkers choose an inland route. It’s also a huge distance round to Stranraer, including the busy A718. I’ve planned a compromise
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